Road traffic

Driving while disqualified or under a court ban

Driving while an administrative or court ban is in force can lead to criminal liability. Establish the wording and origin of the decision and when enforcement began.

What to check in your case

Put the notices, licence surrender and return, and any suspension periods in order. For a criminal summons, include the page with authority, date and time.

Documents for your defence

Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.

  • Earlier decision, notice and evidence of surrender or return

Legislation and official sources

Information checked on 7 November 2026.